Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, although there are many theories - ranging from viral infections to psychological stress. Some experts believe chronic fatigue syndrome might be triggered by a combination of factors. There's no single test to confirm a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. You may need a variety of medical tests to rule out other health problems that have similar symptoms. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief.
Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome has eight official signs and symptoms, plus the central symptom that gives the condition its name:
-- Fatigue
-- Loss of memory or concentration
-- Sore throat
-- Enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits
-- Unexplained muscle pain
-- Pain that moves from one joint to another without swelling or redness
-- Headache of a new type, pattern or severity
-- Unrefreshing sleep
Natural Remedies For Chronic Fatigue
Given the shotgun approach that many traditional doctor’s use in an attempt to treat Fatigue, many people feel that the complementary and alternative medical treatments offer just as much hope to relieve this condition, and rightly so. More people find relief for CFS through regular exercise (don’t over exert yourself), eating a healthy diet, and the use of very specific nutritional supplements. Energy supplements that have found the greatest success in the treatment of chronic fatigue are as follows:
Ginseng
L-Carnitine
Coenzyme Q10
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
NADH
Essential Fatty Acids
Digestive enzymes
Probiotics
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Beta-carotene
Licorice
Melatonin
Glutamine
Whey Protein
Folic Acid
Tyrosine